A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8321718 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 83215119 epoch_slot_no: 98319 block_no: 8321541 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 45325 time: 2023-01-27 01:03:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff56fd91b76825bbf8f27d30ec7fef8d5d1bb4ef96d4dfd9f9d28161cfc6fa17Block Operator
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